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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.91, 751.10 and 426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.91, 751.10 and 426.68 is: 588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.91 : 751.10 = 426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.91/751.10 = 426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.91x = 751.10 × 426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.91x = 320,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,479.35/544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.13

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