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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.43, 716.05 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.43, 716.05 and 450.26 is: 619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.43 : 716.05 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.43/716.05 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.43x = 716.05 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.43x = 322,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,408.34/520.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.51

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