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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.70, 781.04 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.70, 781.04 and 443.14 is: 664.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.70 : 781.04 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.70/781.04 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.70x = 781.04 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.70x = 346,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,109.22/520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.71

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