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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.36, 747.54 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.36, 747.54 and 449.04 is: 617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.36 : 747.54 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.36/747.54 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.36x = 747.54 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.36x = 335,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,675.36/543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.78

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