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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 814.14 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 814.14 and 299.61 is: 448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 814.14 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/814.14 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 814.14 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 243,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,924.49/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.65

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