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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 748.85 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 748.85 and 444.56 is: 613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 748.85 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/748.85 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 748.85 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 332,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,902.79/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.11

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