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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.72, 783.27 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.72, 783.27 and 303.48 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.72 : 783.27 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.72/783.27 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.72x = 783.27 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.72x = 237,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,706.78/522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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