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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.77, 818.79 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.77, 818.79 and 302.50 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.77 : 818.79 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.77/818.79 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.77x = 818.79 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.77x = 247,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,683.98/545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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