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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.20, 778.02 and 462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.20, 778.02 and 462.81 is: 692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.20 : 778.02 = 462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.20/778.02 = 462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.20x = 778.02 × 462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.20x = 360,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,075.44/520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.19

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