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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.43, 751.30 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.43, 751.30 and 323.49 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.43 : 751.30 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.43/751.30 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.43x = 751.30 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.43x = 243,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,038.04/544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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