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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 813.60 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 813.60 and 298.74 is: 447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 813.60 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/813.60 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 813.60 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 243,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,054.86/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.64

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