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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.20, 819.30 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.20, 819.30 and 302.79 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.20 : 819.30 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.20/819.30 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.20x = 819.30 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.20x = 248,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,075.85/546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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