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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.20, 783.29 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.20, 783.29 and 302.69 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.20 : 783.29 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.20/783.29 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.20x = 783.29 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.20x = 237,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,096.77/522.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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