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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 780.24 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 780.24 and 439.64 is: 659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 780.24 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/780.24 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 780.24 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 343,024.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,024.71/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.61

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