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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 814.46 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 814.46 and 300.11 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 814.46 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/814.46 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 814.46 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 244,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,422.02/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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