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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.70, 719.60 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.70, 719.60 and 325.32 is: 448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.70 : 719.60 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.70/719.60 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.70x = 719.60 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.70x = 234,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,100.27/521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.73

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