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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 751.74 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 751.74 and 469.50 is: 648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 751.74 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/751.74 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 751.74 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 352,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,941.93/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.39

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