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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.67, 783.18 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.67, 783.18 and 406.85 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.67 : 783.18 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.67/783.18 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.67x = 783.18 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.67x = 318,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,632.87/521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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