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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 751.23 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 751.23 and 334.62 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 751.23 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/751.23 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 751.23 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 251,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,376.58/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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