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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 817.46 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 817.46 and 302.10 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 817.46 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/817.46 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 817.46 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 246,954.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,954.67/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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