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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.05, 819.30 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.05, 819.30 and 302.30 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.05 : 819.30 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.05/819.30 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.05x = 819.30 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.05x = 247,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,670.29/546.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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