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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.81, 819.30 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.81, 819.30 and 302.54 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.81 : 819.30 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.81/819.30 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.81x = 819.30 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.81x = 247,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,871.02/545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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