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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 817.70 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 817.70 and 301.73 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 817.70 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/817.70 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 817.70 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 246,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,719.02/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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