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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 778.02 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 778.02 and 302.46 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 778.02 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/778.02 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 778.02 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 235,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,319.93/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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