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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.73, 754.49 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.73, 754.49 and 298.05 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.73 : 754.49 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.73/754.49 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.73x = 754.49 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.73x = 224,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,875.74/546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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