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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.90, 751.96 and 320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.90, 751.96 and 320.79 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.90 : 751.96 = 320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.90/751.96 = 320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.90x = 751.96 × 320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.90x = 241,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,217.22/544.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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