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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.44, 719.62 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.44, 719.62 and 325.08 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 719.62 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/719.62 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 719.62 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 233,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,933.26/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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