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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 718.72 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 718.72 and 446.70 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 718.72 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/718.72 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 718.72 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 321,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,052.22/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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