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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 780.84 and 404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 780.84 and 404.73 is: 607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 780.84 = 404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/780.84 = 404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 780.84 × 404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 316,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,029.37/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.73

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