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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.40, 751.08 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.40, 751.08 and 413.12 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.40 : 751.08 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.40/751.08 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.40x = 751.08 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.40x = 310,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,286.17/544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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