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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.42, 812.25 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.42, 812.25 and 297.82 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.42 : 812.25 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.42/812.25 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.42x = 812.25 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.42x = 241,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,904.30/541.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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