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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.17, 813.48 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.17, 813.48 and 298.68 is: 448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.17 : 813.48 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.17/813.48 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.17x = 813.48 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.17x = 242,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,970.21/542.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.14

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