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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 779.76 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 779.76 and 303.17 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 779.76 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/779.76 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 779.76 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 236,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,395.94/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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