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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.73, 719.86 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.73, 719.86 and 325.12 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.73 : 719.86 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.73/719.86 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.73x = 719.86 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.73x = 234,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,040.88/521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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