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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.53, 780.07 and 404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.53, 780.07 and 404.45 is: 606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.53 : 780.07 = 404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.53/780.07 = 404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.53x = 780.07 × 404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.53x = 315,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,493.39/520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.10

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