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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.46, 718.02 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.46, 718.02 and 479.01 is: 660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.46 : 718.02 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.46/718.02 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.46x = 718.02 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.46x = 343,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,938.76/520.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.84

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