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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 750.78 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 750.78 and 456.54 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 750.78 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/750.78 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 750.78 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 342,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,761.10/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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