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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 817.29 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 817.29 and 302.93 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 817.29 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/817.29 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 817.29 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 247,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,581.66/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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