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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 752.32 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 752.32 and 458.16 is: 632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 752.32 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/752.32 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 752.32 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 344,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,682.93/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.59

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