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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 782.46 and 480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 782.46 and 480.74 is: 722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 782.46 = 480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/782.46 = 480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 782.46 × 480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 376,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,155.91/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.22

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