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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.16, 716.96 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.16, 716.96 and 483.44 is: 666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.16 : 716.96 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.16/716.96 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.16x = 716.96 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.16x = 346,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,607.14/520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.35

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