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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 819.68 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 819.68 and 302.88 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 819.68 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/819.68 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 819.68 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 248,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,264.68/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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