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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.92, 754.76 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.92, 754.76 and 298.22 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.92 : 754.76 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.92/754.76 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.92x = 754.76 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.92x = 225,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,084.53/546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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