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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 751.90 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 751.90 and 323.81 is: 446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 751.90 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/751.90 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 751.90 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 243,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,472.74/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.92

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