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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 751.38 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.48, 751.38 and 308.46 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.48 : 751.38 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.48/751.38 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.48x = 751.38 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.48x = 231,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,770.67/544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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