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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.18, 716.32 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.18, 716.32 and 464.90 is: 640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.18 : 716.32 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.18/716.32 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.18x = 716.32 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.18x = 333,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,014.21/520.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.19

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