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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 751.63 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 751.63 and 323.51 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 751.63 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/751.63 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 751.63 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 243,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,159.82/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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