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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.89, 776.99 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.89, 776.99 and 302.35 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.89 : 776.99 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.89/776.99 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.89x = 776.99 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.89x = 234,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,921.41/518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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