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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 818.06 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 818.06 and 301.94 is: 452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 818.06 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/818.06 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 818.06 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 247,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,005.04/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.77

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