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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 811.66 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 811.66 and 297.48 is: 446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 811.66 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/811.66 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 811.66 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 241,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,452.62/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.31

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