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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.77, 820.29 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.77, 820.29 and 303.50 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.77 : 820.29 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.77/820.29 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.77x = 820.29 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.77x = 248,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,958.02/546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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