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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.22, 814.82 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.22, 814.82 and 301.28 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.22 : 814.82 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.22/814.82 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.22x = 814.82 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.22x = 245,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,483.39/543.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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