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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.87, 781.56 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.87, 781.56 and 304.47 is: 456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.87 : 781.56 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.87/781.56 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.87x = 781.56 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.87x = 237,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,956.14/520.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.84

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