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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.67, 812.63 and 298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.67, 812.63 and 298.07 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.67 : 812.63 = 298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.67/812.63 = 298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.67x = 812.63 × 298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.67x = 242,219.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,219.13/541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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