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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 819.58 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 819.58 and 302.85 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 819.58 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/819.58 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 819.58 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 248,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,209.80/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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