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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.83, 754.64 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.83, 754.64 and 298.16 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.83 : 754.64 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.83/754.64 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.83x = 754.64 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.83x = 225,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,002.15/546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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