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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 814.41 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 814.41 and 299.64 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 814.41 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/814.41 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 814.41 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 244,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,029.81/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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