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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.54, 751.34 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.54, 751.34 and 308.46 is: 425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.54 : 751.34 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.54/751.34 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.54x = 751.34 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.54x = 231,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,759.57/544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.61

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