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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.23, 718.06 and 323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.23, 718.06 and 323.63 is: 446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.23 : 718.06 = 323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.23/718.06 = 323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.23x = 718.06 × 323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.23x = 232,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,382.17/520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.69

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