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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 717.99 and 422.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 717.99 and 422.95 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 717.99 = 422.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/717.99 = 422.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 717.99 × 422.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 303,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,673.87/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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