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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 751.77 and 446.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 751.77 and 446.37 is: 616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 751.77 = 446.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/751.77 = 446.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 751.77 × 446.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 335,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,567.57/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.52

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