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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 813.04 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 813.04 and 298.48 is: 447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 813.04 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/813.04 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 813.04 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 242,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,676.18/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.87

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