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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 751.86 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 751.86 and 323.82 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 751.86 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/751.86 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 751.86 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 243,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,467.31/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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