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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 817.83 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 817.83 and 302.40 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 817.83 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/817.83 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 817.83 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 247,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,311.79/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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