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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.98, 718.99 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.98, 718.99 and 324.52 is: 447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.98 : 718.99 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.98/718.99 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.98x = 718.99 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.98x = 233,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,323.04/520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.86

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