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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 818.22 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 818.22 and 301.94 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 818.22 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/818.22 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 818.22 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 247,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,053.35/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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