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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.83, 751.68 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.83, 751.68 and 348.46 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.83 : 751.68 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.83/751.68 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.83x = 751.68 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.83x = 261,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,930.41/544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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