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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.79, 719.13 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.79, 719.13 and 462.06 is: 636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.79 : 719.13 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.79/719.13 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.79x = 719.13 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.79x = 332,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,281.21/521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.81

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