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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 819.08 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 819.08 and 302.34 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 819.08 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/819.08 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 819.08 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 247,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,643.34/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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