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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.93, 780.72 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.93, 780.72 and 451.27 is: 676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.93 : 780.72 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.93/780.72 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.93x = 780.72 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.93x = 352,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,315.51/520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.32

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