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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 751.80 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 751.80 and 323.75 is: 446.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 751.80 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/751.80 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 751.80 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 243,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,391.49/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.91

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