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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.50, 717.71 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.50, 717.71 and 425.68 is: 586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 717.71 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/717.71 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 717.71 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 305,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,512.66/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.96

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