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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.75, 751.85 and 428.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.75, 751.85 and 428.11 is: 590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.75 : 751.85 = 428.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.75/751.85 = 428.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.75x = 751.85 × 428.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.75x = 321,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,873.69/544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.87

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