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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.17, 717.84 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.17, 717.84 and 323.80 is: 446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.17 : 717.84 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.17/717.84 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.17x = 717.84 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.17x = 232,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,433.89/520.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.84

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