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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 751.74 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 751.74 and 323.87 is: 446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 751.74 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/751.74 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 751.74 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 243,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,466.03/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.95

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