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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.06, 817.59 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.06, 817.59 and 302.10 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.06 : 817.59 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.06/817.59 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.06x = 817.59 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.06x = 246,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,995.76/545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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