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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.48, 820.13 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.48, 820.13 and 303.21 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.48 : 820.13 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.48/820.13 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.48x = 820.13 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.48x = 248,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,670.10/546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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