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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.08, 717.83 and 467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.08, 717.83 and 467.53 is: 645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.08 : 717.83 = 467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.08/717.83 = 467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.08x = 717.83 × 467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.08x = 335,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,604.68/520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.30

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