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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 750.97 and 323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 750.97 and 323.14 is: 445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 750.97 = 323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/750.97 = 323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 750.97 × 323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 242,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,668.45/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.93

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