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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 751.86 and 428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 751.86 and 428.12 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 751.86 = 428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/751.86 = 428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 751.86 × 428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 321,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,882.54/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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