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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.23, 750.46 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.23, 750.46 and 404.44 is: 557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.23 : 750.46 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.23/750.46 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.23x = 750.46 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.23x = 303,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,516.04/544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.70

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