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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.90, 812.94 and 299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.90, 812.94 and 299.15 is: 447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.90 : 812.94 = 299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.90/812.94 = 299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.90x = 812.94 × 299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.90x = 243,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,186.94/542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.94

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