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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 718 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 718 and 422.96 is: 582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 718 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/718 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 718 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 303,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,685.28/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.93

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