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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.31, 818.55 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.31, 818.55 and 302.04 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.31 : 818.55 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.31/818.55 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.31x = 818.55 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.31x = 247,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,234.84/545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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