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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.25, 818.28 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.25, 818.28 and 301.53 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.25 : 818.28 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.25/818.28 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.25x = 818.28 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.25x = 246,735.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,735.97/545.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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