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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 819.48 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 819.48 and 302.62 is: 454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 819.48 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/819.48 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 819.48 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 247,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,991.04/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.26

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