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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.91, 754.73 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.91, 754.73 and 298.22 is: 411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.91 : 754.73 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.91/754.73 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.91x = 754.73 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.91x = 225,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,075.58/546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.54

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