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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.47, 719.91 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.47, 719.91 and 332.61 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.47 : 719.91 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.47/719.91 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.47x = 719.91 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.47x = 239,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,446.57/521.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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