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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 850.29 and 521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 850.29 and 521.01 is: 720.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 850.29 = 521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/850.29 = 521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 850.29 × 521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 443,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,009.59/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.85

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