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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 820.08 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 820.08 and 303.32 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 820.08 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/820.08 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 820.08 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 248,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,746.67/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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