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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 779.28 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 779.28 and 302.99 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 779.28 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/779.28 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 779.28 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 236,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,110.15/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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