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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.69, 819.11 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.69, 819.11 and 302.42 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.69 : 819.11 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.69/819.11 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.69x = 819.11 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.69x = 247,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,711.91/545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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