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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 751.89 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 751.89 and 426.96 is: 589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 751.89 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/751.89 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 751.89 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 321,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,026.95/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.21

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