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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 751.85 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 751.85 and 323.74 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 751.85 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/751.85 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 751.85 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 243,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,403.92/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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