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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.73, 816 and 300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.73, 816 and 300.46 is: 450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.73 : 816 = 300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.73/816 = 300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.73x = 816 × 300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.73x = 245,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,175.36/543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.91

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