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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 812.66 and 298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 812.66 and 298.12 is: 446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 812.66 = 298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/812.66 = 298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 812.66 × 298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 242,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,270.20/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.71

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