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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.24, 776.28 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.24, 776.28 and 465.76 is: 694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.24 : 776.28 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.24/776.28 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.24x = 776.28 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.24x = 361,560.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,560.17/520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.99

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