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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.32, 719.46 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.32, 719.46 and 324.84 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.32 : 719.46 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.32/719.46 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.32x = 719.46 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.32x = 233,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,709.39/521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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