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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 750.58 and 451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 750.58 and 451.03 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 750.58 = 451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/750.58 = 451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 750.58 × 451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 338,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,534.10/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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