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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.49, 719.58 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.49, 719.58 and 438.45 is: 605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.49 : 719.58 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.49/719.58 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.49x = 719.58 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.49x = 315,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,499.85/521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.00

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