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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 780.90 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 780.90 and 452.44 is: 678.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 780.90 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/780.90 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 780.90 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 353,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,310.40/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.35

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