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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 913.72 and 521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 913.72 and 521.60 is: 783.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 913.72 = 521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/913.72 = 521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 913.72 × 521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 476,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,596.35/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.46

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