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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.65, 718.23 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.65, 718.23 and 442.80 is: 609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.65 : 718.23 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.65/718.23 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.65x = 718.23 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.65x = 318,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,032.24/521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.67

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