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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.89, 751.91 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.89, 751.91 and 323.90 is: 446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.89 : 751.91 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.89/751.91 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.89x = 751.91 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.89x = 243,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,538.27/544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.95

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