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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.68, 813.05 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.68, 813.05 and 298.32 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.68 : 813.05 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.68/813.05 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.68x = 813.05 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.68x = 242,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,549.08/541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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