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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 778.94 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 778.94 and 304.44 is: 456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 778.94 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/778.94 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 778.94 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 237,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,140.49/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.64

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