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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.74 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.74 and 302.59 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.74 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.74 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.74 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 235,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,638.94/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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