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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.46, 817.48 and 298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.46, 817.48 and 298.78 is: 447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.46 : 817.48 = 298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.46/817.48 = 298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.46x = 817.48 × 298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.46x = 244,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,246.67/545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.78

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