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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 751.68 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 751.68 and 428.64 is: 590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 751.68 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/751.68 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 751.68 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 322,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,200.12/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.89

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