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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.21, 717.64 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.21, 717.64 and 463.41 is: 639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.21 : 717.64 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.21/717.64 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.21x = 717.64 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.21x = 332,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,560.39/520.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.28

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