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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.49, 717.63 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.49, 717.63 and 333.65 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.49 : 717.63 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.49/717.63 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.49x = 717.63 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.49x = 239,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,437.79/520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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