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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 816.86 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 816.86 and 301.18 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 816.86 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/816.86 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 816.86 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 246,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,021.89/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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