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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 751.22 and 445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 751.22 and 445.18 is: 613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 751.22 = 445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/751.22 = 445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 751.22 × 445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 334,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,430.00/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.78

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