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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.91, 811.37 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.91, 811.37 and 298.97 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.91 : 811.37 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.91/811.37 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.91x = 811.37 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.91x = 242,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,577.90/540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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