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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.49, 751.45 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.49, 751.45 and 323.46 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.49 : 751.45 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.49/751.45 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.49x = 751.45 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.49x = 243,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,064.02/544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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