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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 818.73 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 818.73 and 302.18 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 818.73 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/818.73 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 818.73 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 247,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,399.74/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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