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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 718.08 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 718.08 and 458.72 is: 632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 718.08 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/718.08 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 718.08 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 329,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,397.66/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.68

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