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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 833.36 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 833.36 and 521.40 is: 718.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 833.36 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/833.36 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 833.36 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 434,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,513.90/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.66

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