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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 818.64 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 818.64 and 299.26 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 818.64 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/818.64 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 818.64 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 244,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,986.21/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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