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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 751.16 and 461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 751.16 and 461.69 is: 636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 751.16 = 461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/751.16 = 461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 751.16 × 461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 346,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,803.06/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.72

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