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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 778.14 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 778.14 and 302.42 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 778.14 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/778.14 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 778.14 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 235,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,325.10/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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