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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.70, 718.21 and 333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.70, 718.21 and 333.89 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.70 : 718.21 = 333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.70/718.21 = 333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.70x = 718.21 × 333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.70x = 239,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,802.66/520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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