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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 718.07 and 431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 718.07 and 431.99 is: 595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 718.07 = 431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/718.07 = 431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 718.07 × 431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 310,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,199.06/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.57

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