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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 820.47 and 303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 820.47 and 303.34 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 820.47 = 303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/820.47 = 303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 820.47 × 303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 248,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,881.37/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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