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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.29, 779.75 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.29, 779.75 and 465.12 is: 697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.29 : 779.75 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.29/779.75 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.29x = 779.75 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.29x = 362,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,674.99/520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.06

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