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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.46, 818.52 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.46, 818.52 and 301.74 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.46 : 818.52 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.46/818.52 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.46x = 818.52 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.46x = 246,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,980.22/545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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