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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.19, 780.29 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.19, 780.29 and 303.62 is: 455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.19 : 780.29 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.19/780.29 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.19x = 780.29 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.19x = 236,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,913.47/520.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.43

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