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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 831.96 and 521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 831.96 and 521.16 is: 717.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 831.96 = 521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/831.96 = 521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 831.96 × 521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 433,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,584.27/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.62

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