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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 779.31 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 779.31 and 303.22 is: 454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 779.31 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/779.31 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 779.31 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 236,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,302.38/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.90

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