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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 748.86 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 748.86 and 443.48 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 748.86 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/748.86 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 748.86 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 332,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,104.43/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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