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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 818.30 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 818.30 and 302.16 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 818.30 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/818.30 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 818.30 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 247,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,257.53/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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