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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 849.69 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 849.69 and 521.64 is: 720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 849.69 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/849.69 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 849.69 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 443,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,232.29/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.63

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