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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 751.28 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 751.28 and 308.43 is: 425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 751.28 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/751.28 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 751.28 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 231,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,718.06/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.60

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