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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.70, 812.67 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.70, 812.67 and 298.16 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.70 : 812.67 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.70/812.67 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.70x = 812.67 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.70x = 242,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,305.69/541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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