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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 751.60 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 751.60 and 323.49 is: 446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 751.60 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/751.60 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 751.60 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 243,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,131.33/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.55

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