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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 779.01 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 779.01 and 302.67 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 779.01 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/779.01 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 779.01 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 235,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,782.96/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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