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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 820.49 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 820.49 and 303.48 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 820.49 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/820.49 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 820.49 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 249,000.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,000.79/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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