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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.49, 718.13 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.49, 718.13 and 323.93 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.49 : 718.13 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.49/718.13 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.49x = 718.13 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.49x = 232,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,622.23/520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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