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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 820.44 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 820.44 and 303.60 is: 455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 820.44 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/820.44 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 820.44 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 249,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,085.58/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.40

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