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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 819.14 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 819.14 and 302.63 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 819.14 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/819.14 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 819.14 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 247,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,890.73/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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