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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 782.28 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 782.28 and 434.64 is: 653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 782.28 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/782.28 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 782.28 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 340,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,010.18/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.01

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