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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.14, 750.87 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.14, 750.87 and 323.15 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.14 : 750.87 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.14/750.87 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.14x = 750.87 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.14x = 242,639.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,639.89/544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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