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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 718.45 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 718.45 and 334.41 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 718.45 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/718.45 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 718.45 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 240,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,256.86/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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