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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 818.14 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 818.14 and 301.72 is: 452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 818.14 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/818.14 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 818.14 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 246,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,849.20/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.75

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