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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 780.33 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 780.33 and 464.33 is: 695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 780.33 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/780.33 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 780.33 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 362,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,332.58/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.68

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