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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 716.85 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 716.85 and 441.80 is: 608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 716.85 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/716.85 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 716.85 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 316,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,707.47/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.30

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