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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 813.38 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 813.38 and 298.71 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 813.38 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/813.38 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 813.38 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 242,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,963.25/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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