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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 818.19 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 818.19 and 402.30 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 818.19 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/818.19 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 818.19 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 329,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,157.84/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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