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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.20, 819.90 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.20, 819.90 and 303.20 is: 455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.20 : 819.90 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.20/819.90 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.20x = 819.90 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.20x = 248,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,589.58/546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.13

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