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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 816.71 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 816.71 and 313.52 is: 469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 816.71 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/816.71 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 816.71 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 256,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,054.92/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.84

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