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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.11, 751.64 and 426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.11, 751.64 and 426.87 is: 588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.11 : 751.64 = 426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.11/751.64 = 426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.11x = 751.64 × 426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.11x = 320,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,853.63/545.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.61

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