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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.05, 818.33 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.05, 818.33 and 301.97 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.05 : 818.33 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.05/818.33 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.05x = 818.33 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.05x = 247,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,105.51/546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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