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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.37, 779.06 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.37, 779.06 and 302.79 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.37 : 779.06 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.37/779.06 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.37x = 779.06 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.37x = 235,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,892.77/519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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