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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.49, 717.77 and 442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.49, 717.77 and 442.04 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.49 : 717.77 = 442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.49/717.77 = 442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.49x = 717.77 × 442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.49x = 317,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,280.57/520.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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