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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 751.97 and 323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 751.97 and 323.85 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 751.97 = 323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/751.97 = 323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 751.97 × 323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 243,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,523.87/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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