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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.10, 749.59 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.10, 749.59 and 445.28 is: 613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.10 : 749.59 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.10/749.59 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.10x = 749.59 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.10x = 333,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,771.46/544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.44

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