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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.57, 818.82 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.57, 818.82 and 303.30 is: 454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.57 : 818.82 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.57/818.82 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.57x = 818.82 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.57x = 248,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,348.11/546.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.38

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