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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 819.80 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 819.80 and 302.52 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 819.80 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/819.80 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 819.80 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 248,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,005.90/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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