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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.15, 778.95 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.15, 778.95 and 303.07 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.15 : 778.95 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.15/778.95 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.15x = 778.95 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.15x = 236,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,076.38/520.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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