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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 778.28 and 302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 778.28 and 302.45 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 778.28 = 302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/778.28 = 302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 778.28 × 302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 235,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,385.38/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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