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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 778.20 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 778.20 and 302.96 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 778.20 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/778.20 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 778.20 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 235,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,763.47/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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