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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 819.20 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 819.20 and 302.72 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 819.20 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/819.20 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 819.20 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 247,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,988.22/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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