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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 754.82 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 754.82 and 298.27 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 754.82 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/754.82 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 754.82 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 225,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,140.73/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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