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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 752.06 and 323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 752.06 and 323.71 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 752.06 = 323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/752.06 = 323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 752.06 × 323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 243,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,449.34/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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