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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.59, 781.17 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.59, 781.17 and 479.28 is: 719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.59 : 781.17 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.59/781.17 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.59x = 781.17 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.59x = 374,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,399.16/520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.18

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