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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.55, 751.41 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.55, 751.41 and 323.45 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.55 : 751.41 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.55/751.41 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.55x = 751.41 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.55x = 243,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,039.81/544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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