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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.91, 719.51 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.91, 719.51 and 458.94 is: 633.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.91 : 719.51 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.91/719.51 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.91x = 719.51 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.91x = 330,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,209.62/520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.92

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