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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 750.66 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.48, 750.66 and 450.88 is: 621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.48 : 750.66 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.48/750.66 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.48x = 750.66 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.48x = 338,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,457.58/544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.62

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