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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 751.83 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 751.83 and 323.89 is: 446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 751.83 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/751.83 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 751.83 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 243,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,510.22/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.84

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