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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.37, 818.41 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.37, 818.41 and 302.07 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.37 : 818.41 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.37/818.41 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.37x = 818.41 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.37x = 247,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,217.11/545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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