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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 751.41 and 308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 751.41 and 308.41 is: 425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 751.41 = 308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/751.41 = 308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 751.41 × 308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 231,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,740.48/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.64

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