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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 718.07 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 718.07 and 447.93 is: 617.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 718.07 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/718.07 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 718.07 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 321,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,642.86/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.56

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