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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.61, 820.03 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.61, 820.03 and 302.85 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.61 : 820.03 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.61/820.03 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.61x = 820.03 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.61x = 248,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,346.09/546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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