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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.99, 719.91 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.99, 719.91 and 325.29 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.99 : 719.91 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.99/719.91 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.99x = 719.91 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.99x = 234,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,179.52/521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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