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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 780.03 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 780.03 and 303.48 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 780.03 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/780.03 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 780.03 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 236,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,723.50/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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