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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 751.86 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 751.86 and 323.73 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 751.86 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/751.86 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 751.86 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 243,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,399.64/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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