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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.47, 718.23 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.47, 718.23 and 410.22 is: 566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.47 : 718.23 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.47/718.23 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.47x = 718.23 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.47x = 294,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,632.31/520.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.09

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