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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 718.48 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 718.48 and 324.02 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 718.48 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/718.48 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 718.48 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 232,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,801.89/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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