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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 818.52 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 818.52 and 301.97 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 818.52 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/818.52 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 818.52 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 247,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,170.53/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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