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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 819.56 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 819.56 and 303.38 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 819.56 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/819.56 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 819.56 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 248,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,638.11/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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