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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 751.14 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 751.14 and 446.16 is: 615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 751.14 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/751.14 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 751.14 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 335,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,128.62/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.34

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