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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.39, 780.31 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.39, 780.31 and 461.18 is: 691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.39 : 780.31 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.39/780.31 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.39x = 780.31 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.39x = 359,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,858.31/520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.52

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