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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 779.27 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 779.27 and 302.94 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 779.27 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/779.27 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 779.27 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 236,074.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,074.19/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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