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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.07, 779.09 and 314.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.07, 779.09 and 314.03 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.07 : 779.09 = 314.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.07/779.09 = 314.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.07x = 779.09 × 314.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.07x = 244,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,657.63/520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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