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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.45, 779.76 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.45, 779.76 and 454.84 is: 681.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.45 : 779.76 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.45/779.76 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.45x = 779.76 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.45x = 354,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,664.09/520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.46

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