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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 751.21 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 751.21 and 334.72 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 751.21 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/751.21 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 751.21 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 251,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,445.01/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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