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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.49, 719.46 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.49, 719.46 and 324.66 is: 447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.49 : 719.46 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.49/719.46 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.49x = 719.46 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.49x = 233,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,579.88/521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.91

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