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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 782.21 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 782.21 and 466.76 is: 699.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 782.21 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/782.21 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 782.21 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 365,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,107.46/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.53

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