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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 913.68 and 521.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 913.68 and 521.62 is: 783.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 913.68 = 521.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/913.68 = 521.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 913.68 × 521.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 476,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,593.76/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.46

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