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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.31, 819.47 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.31, 819.47 and 304.37 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.31 : 819.47 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.31/819.47 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.31x = 819.47 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.31x = 249,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,421.32/546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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