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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 819.06 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 819.06 and 302.40 is: 453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 819.06 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/819.06 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 819.06 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 247,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,683.74/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.88

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