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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.15, 750.81 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.15, 750.81 and 323.17 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.15 : 750.81 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.15/750.81 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.15x = 750.81 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.15x = 242,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,639.27/544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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