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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.38, 818.06 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.38, 818.06 and 302.38 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.38 : 818.06 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.38/818.06 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.38x = 818.06 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.38x = 247,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,364.98/545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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