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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.12, 750.26 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.12, 750.26 and 412.90 is: 569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.12 : 750.26 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.12/750.26 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.12x = 750.26 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.12x = 309,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,781.51/544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.33

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