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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.99, 754.86 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.99, 754.86 and 298.32 is: 411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.99 : 754.86 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.99/754.86 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.99x = 754.86 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.99x = 225,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,189.84/546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.69

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