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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.60, 751.55 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.60, 751.55 and 323.66 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.60 : 751.55 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.60/751.55 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.60x = 751.55 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.60x = 243,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,241.30/544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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