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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 778.53 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 778.53 and 302.49 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 778.53 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/778.53 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 778.53 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 235,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,497.54/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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