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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 781.56 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 781.56 and 458.04 is: 686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 781.56 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/781.56 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 781.56 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 357,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,985.74/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.11

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