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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 818.20 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 818.20 and 302.48 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 818.20 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/818.20 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 818.20 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 247,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,489.14/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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