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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 717.54 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 717.54 and 427.14 is: 588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 717.54 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/717.54 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 717.54 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 306,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,490.04/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.91

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