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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.92, 719.58 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.92, 719.58 and 423.46 is: 583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.92 : 719.58 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.92/719.58 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.92x = 719.58 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.92x = 304,713.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,713.35/521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.83

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