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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.31, 906.54 and 521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.31, 906.54 and 521.24 is: 781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.31 : 906.54 = 521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.31/906.54 = 521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.31x = 906.54 × 521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.31x = 472,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,521.35/604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.92

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