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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 715.71 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 715.71 and 445.50 is: 613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 715.71 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/715.71 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 715.71 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 318,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,848.81/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.15

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