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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.35, 717.89 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.35, 717.89 and 323.79 is: 446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.35 : 717.89 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.35/717.89 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.35x = 717.89 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.35x = 232,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,445.60/520.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.71

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