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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.49, 751.50 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.49, 751.50 and 323.57 is: 446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.49 : 751.50 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.49/751.50 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.49x = 751.50 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.49x = 243,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,162.86/544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.59

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