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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.52, 778.89 and 460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.52, 778.89 and 460.58 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.52 : 778.89 = 460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.52/778.89 = 460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.52x = 778.89 × 460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.52x = 358,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,741.16/520.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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