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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 819.72 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 819.72 and 444.60 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 819.72 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/819.72 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 819.72 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 364,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,447.51/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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