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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 846.84 and 521.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 846.84 and 521.61 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 846.84 = 521.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/846.84 = 521.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 846.84 × 521.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 441,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,720.21/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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