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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.59, 965.46 and 520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.59, 965.46 and 520.66 is: 779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.59 : 965.46 = 520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.59/965.46 = 520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.59x = 965.46 × 520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.59x = 502,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,671.58/644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.84

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