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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 818.07 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 818.07 and 301.85 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 818.07 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/818.07 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 818.07 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 246,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,937.12/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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