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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 780.36 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 780.36 and 304.56 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 780.36 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/780.36 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 780.36 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 237,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,666.44/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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