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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 819.42 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 819.42 and 303.08 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 819.42 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/819.42 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 819.42 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 248,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,349.81/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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