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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 751.89 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 751.89 and 428.64 is: 592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 751.89 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/751.89 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 751.89 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 322,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,290.13/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.23

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