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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 748.83 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 748.83 and 432.66 is: 595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 748.83 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/748.83 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 748.83 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 323,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,988.79/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.02

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