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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.10, 812.99 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.10, 812.99 and 298.88 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.10 : 812.99 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.10/812.99 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.10x = 812.99 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.10x = 242,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,989.23/543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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