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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.80, 780.29 and 464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.80, 780.29 and 464.30 is: 695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.80 : 780.29 = 464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.80/780.29 = 464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.80x = 780.29 × 464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.80x = 362,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,286.33/520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.63

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