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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.43, 817.50 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.43, 817.50 and 302.16 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.43 : 817.50 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.43/817.50 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.43x = 817.50 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.43x = 247,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,015.80/545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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