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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.70, 719.76 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.70, 719.76 and 325.05 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.70 : 719.76 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.70/719.76 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.70x = 719.76 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.70x = 233,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,957.99/521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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