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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.65, 719.24 and 324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.65, 719.24 and 324.82 is: 447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.65 : 719.24 = 324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.65/719.24 = 324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.65x = 719.24 × 324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.65x = 233,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,620.11/521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.85

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