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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 751.62 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 751.62 and 323.58 is: 446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 751.62 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/751.62 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 751.62 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 243,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,209.20/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.52

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