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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 751.34 and 450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 751.34 and 450.87 is: 621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 751.34 = 450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/751.34 = 450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 751.34 × 450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 338,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,754.41/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.95

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