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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.94 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.94 and 302.28 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.94 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.94 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.94 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 235,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,457.98/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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