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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.86, 819.20 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.86, 819.20 and 302.46 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.86 : 819.20 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.86/819.20 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.86x = 819.20 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.86x = 247,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,775.23/545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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