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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.46, 718.58 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.46, 718.58 and 354.86 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.46 : 718.58 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.46/718.58 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.46x = 718.58 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.46x = 254,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,993.52/520.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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