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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 780.30 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 780.30 and 417.66 is: 625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 780.30 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/780.30 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 780.30 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 325,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,900.10/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.61

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