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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 819.78 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 819.78 and 302.54 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 819.78 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/819.78 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 819.78 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 248,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,016.24/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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