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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 717.68 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 717.68 and 475.48 is: 655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 717.68 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/717.68 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 717.68 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 341,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,242.49/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.68

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