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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.10, 751.01 and 446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.10, 751.01 and 446.09 is: 615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.10 : 751.01 = 446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.10/751.01 = 446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.10x = 751.01 × 446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.10x = 335,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,012.07/544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.72

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