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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.40, 718.88 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.40, 718.88 and 461.52 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.40 : 718.88 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.40/718.88 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.40x = 718.88 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.40x = 331,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,777.50/520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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