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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 778.56 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 778.56 and 299.73 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 778.56 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/778.56 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 778.56 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 233,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,361.27/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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