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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.86, 781.64 and 479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.86, 781.64 and 479.15 is: 719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.86 : 781.64 = 479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.86/781.64 = 479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.86x = 781.64 × 479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.86x = 374,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,516.50/520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.03

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