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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.29, 751.71 and 428.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.29, 751.71 and 428.65 is: 590.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.29 : 751.71 = 428.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.29/751.71 = 428.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.29x = 751.71 × 428.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.29x = 322,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,218.35/545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.91

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