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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 751.56 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 751.56 and 323.68 is: 446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 751.56 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/751.56 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 751.56 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 243,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,264.94/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.62

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