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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 746.64 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 746.64 and 442.88 is: 610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 746.64 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/746.64 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 746.64 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 330,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,671.92/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.73

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