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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.74, 752.19 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.74, 752.19 and 440.44 is: 607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.74 : 752.19 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.74/752.19 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.74x = 752.19 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.74x = 331,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,291.03/545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.05

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