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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 820.35 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 820.35 and 302.52 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 820.35 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/820.35 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 820.35 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 248,172.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,172.28/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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