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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.46, 718.92 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.46, 718.92 and 428.04 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.46 : 718.92 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.46/718.92 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.46x = 718.92 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.46x = 307,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,726.52/521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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