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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 819.42 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 819.42 and 298.74 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 819.42 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/819.42 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 819.42 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 244,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,793.53/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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