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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 818.16 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 818.16 and 301.29 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 818.16 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/818.16 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 818.16 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 246,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,503.43/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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