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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.89, 783.08 and 303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.89, 783.08 and 303.05 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.89 : 783.08 = 303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.89/783.08 = 303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.89x = 783.08 × 303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.89x = 237,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,307.72/522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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