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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.20, 780.98 and 439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.20, 780.98 and 439.66 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.20 : 780.98 = 439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.20/780.98 = 439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.20x = 780.98 × 439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.20x = 343,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,365.67/521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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