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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.72, 779.58 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.72, 779.58 and 303.08 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.72 : 779.58 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.72/779.58 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.72x = 779.58 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.72x = 236,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,275.11/519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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