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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 778.80 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 778.80 and 303.01 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 778.80 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/778.80 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 778.80 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 235,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,984.19/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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