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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.46, 847.35 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.46, 847.35 and 521.10 is: 718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.46 : 847.35 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.46/847.35 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.46x = 847.35 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.46x = 441,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,554.09/614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.61

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