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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 751.88 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 751.88 and 323.82 is: 446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 751.88 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/751.88 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 751.88 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 243,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,473.78/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.86

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