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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 818.59 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 818.59 and 302.32 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 818.59 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/818.59 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 818.59 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 247,476.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,476.13/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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