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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.74, 781.50 and 459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.74, 781.50 and 459.98 is: 690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.74 : 781.50 = 459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.74/781.50 = 459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.74x = 781.50 × 459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.74x = 359,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,474.37/520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.31

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