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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.29, 780.08 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.29, 780.08 and 417.56 is: 626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.29 : 780.08 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.29/780.08 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.29x = 780.08 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.29x = 325,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,724.22/520.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.04

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