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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.33, 817.70 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.33, 817.70 and 302.03 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.33 : 817.70 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.33/817.70 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.33x = 817.70 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.33x = 246,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,967.40/545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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