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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 748.04 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 748.04 and 444.15 is: 611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 748.04 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/748.04 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 748.04 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 332,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,239.75/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.89

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