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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 818.91 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 818.91 and 301.79 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 818.91 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/818.91 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 818.91 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 247,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,140.90/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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