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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.27, 750.60 and 419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.27, 750.60 and 419.62 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.27 : 750.60 = 419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.27/750.60 = 419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.27x = 750.60 × 419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.27x = 314,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,966.77/544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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