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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 811.65 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 811.65 and 297.63 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 811.65 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/811.65 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 811.65 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 241,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,571.39/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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