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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.91, 818.86 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.91, 818.86 and 302.25 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.91 : 818.86 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.91/818.86 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.91x = 818.86 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.91x = 247,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,500.44/545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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