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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 783.95 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 783.95 and 303.12 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 783.95 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/783.95 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 783.95 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 237,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,629.41/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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