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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 813.72 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 813.72 and 298.94 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 813.72 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/813.72 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 813.72 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 243,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,253.46/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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