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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.93, 754.79 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.93, 754.79 and 298.26 is: 411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.93 : 754.79 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.93/754.79 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.93x = 754.79 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.93x = 225,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,123.24/546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.61

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