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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.55, 750.60 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.55, 750.60 and 446.13 is: 614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.55 : 750.60 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.55/750.60 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.55x = 750.60 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.55x = 334,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,865.18/544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.94

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