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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 778.58 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 778.58 and 299.30 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 778.58 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/778.58 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 778.58 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 233,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,023.60/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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