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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.43, 812.68 and 298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.43, 812.68 and 298.07 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.43 : 812.68 = 298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.43/812.68 = 298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.43x = 812.68 × 298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.43x = 242,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,230.72/541.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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