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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 780.99 and 460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 780.99 and 460.52 is: 690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 780.99 = 460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/780.99 = 460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 780.99 × 460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 359,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,657.61/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.77

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