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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 816.62 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 816.62 and 298.11 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 816.62 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/816.62 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 816.62 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 243,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,443.14/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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