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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 813.76 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 813.76 and 298.96 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 813.76 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/813.76 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 813.76 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 243,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,281.69/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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