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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 719.08 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 719.08 and 324.63 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 719.08 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/719.08 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 719.08 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 233,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,434.13/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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