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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.69, 781.02 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.69, 781.02 and 463.44 is: 695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.69 : 781.02 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.69/781.02 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.69x = 781.02 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.69x = 361,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,955.91/520.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.15

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