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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 719.08 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 719.08 and 423.44 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 719.08 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/719.08 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 719.08 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 304,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,487.24/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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