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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 781.44 and 429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 781.44 and 429.20 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 781.44 = 429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/781.44 = 429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 781.44 × 429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 335,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,394.05/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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