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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.09, 746.80 and 424.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.09, 746.80 and 424.45 is: 585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.09 : 746.80 = 424.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.09/746.80 = 424.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.09x = 746.80 × 424.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.09x = 316,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,981.52/541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.82

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