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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 751.30 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 751.30 and 308.43 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 751.30 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/751.30 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 751.30 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 231,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,723.46/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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