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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.02, 814.48 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.02, 814.48 and 299.76 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.02 : 814.48 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.02/814.48 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.02x = 814.48 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.02x = 244,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,148.52/543.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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