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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.89, 778.48 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.89, 778.48 and 303.35 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.89 : 778.48 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.89/778.48 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.89x = 778.48 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.89x = 236,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,151.91/519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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