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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 716.04 and 454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 716.04 and 454.14 is: 625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 716.04 = 454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/716.04 = 454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 716.04 × 454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 325,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,182.41/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.33

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