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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.48, 719.68 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.48, 719.68 and 325.02 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.48 : 719.68 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.48/719.68 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.48x = 719.68 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.48x = 233,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,906.80/521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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