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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.04, 748.53 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.04, 748.53 and 444.62 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.04 : 748.53 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.04/748.53 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.04x = 748.53 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.04x = 332,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,813.28/543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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