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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.67, 814.13 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.67, 814.13 and 299.07 is: 448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.67 : 814.13 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.67/814.13 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.67x = 814.13 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.67x = 243,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,481.86/542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.67

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