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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.69, 751.49 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.69, 751.49 and 308.61 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.69 : 751.49 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.69/751.49 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.69x = 751.49 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.69x = 231,917.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,917.33/544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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