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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.81, 754.60 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.81, 754.60 and 298.14 is: 411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.81 : 754.60 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.81/754.60 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.81x = 754.60 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.81x = 224,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,976.44/546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.43

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