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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 778.43 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 778.43 and 302.75 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 778.43 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/778.43 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 778.43 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 235,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,669.68/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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