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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 779.63 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 779.63 and 303.18 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 779.63 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/779.63 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 779.63 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 236,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,363.78/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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