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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.09, 718.98 and 479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.09, 718.98 and 479.60 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.09 : 718.98 = 479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.09/718.98 = 479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.09x = 718.98 × 479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.09x = 344,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,822.81/521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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