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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.47, 779.94 and 411.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.47, 779.94 and 411.05 is: 615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.47 : 779.94 = 411.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.47/779.94 = 411.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.47x = 779.94 × 411.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.47x = 320,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,590.44/520.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.96

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