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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 814.54 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 814.54 and 299.48 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 814.54 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/814.54 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 814.54 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 243,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,938.44/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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