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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.58, 751.74 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.58, 751.74 and 323.55 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.58 : 751.74 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.58/751.74 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.58x = 751.74 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.58x = 243,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,225.48/544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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