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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.30, 717.62 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.30, 717.62 and 464.34 is: 640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.30 : 717.62 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.30/717.62 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.30x = 717.62 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.30x = 333,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,219.67/520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.44

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