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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.96, 780.62 and 464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.96, 780.62 and 464.58 is: 694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.96 : 780.62 = 464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.96/780.62 = 464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.96x = 780.62 × 464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.96x = 362,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,660.44/521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.81

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