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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.86, 818.88 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.86, 818.88 and 302.88 is: 453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.86 : 818.88 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.86/818.88 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.86x = 818.88 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.86x = 248,022.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,022.37/546.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.54

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