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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.70, 780.14 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.70, 780.14 and 464.22 is: 695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.70 : 780.14 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.70/780.14 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.70x = 780.14 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.70x = 362,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,156.59/520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.52

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