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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 818.58 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 818.58 and 303.08 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 818.58 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/818.58 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 818.58 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 248,095.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,095.23/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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