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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 716.88 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 716.88 and 446.32 is: 615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 716.88 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/716.88 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 716.88 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 319,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,957.88/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.16

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