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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 751.68 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 751.68 and 334.80 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 751.68 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/751.68 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 751.68 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 251,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,662.46/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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