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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.54, 782.64 and 480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.54, 782.64 and 480.40 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.54 : 782.64 = 480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.54/782.64 = 480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.54x = 782.64 × 480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.54x = 375,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,980.26/520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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