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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 751.29 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 751.29 and 334.63 is: 461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 751.29 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/751.29 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 751.29 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 251,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,401.04/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.87

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