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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 751.98 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 751.98 and 446.36 is: 616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 751.98 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/751.98 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 751.98 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 335,653.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,653.79/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.01

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