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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 751.89 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 751.89 and 335.05 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 751.89 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/751.89 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 751.89 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 251,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,918.86/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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