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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.10, 779.47 and 464.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.10, 779.47 and 464.93 is: 696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.10 : 779.47 = 464.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.10/779.47 = 464.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.10x = 779.47 × 464.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.10x = 362,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,396.85/520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.78

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