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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 852.48 and 520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 852.48 and 520.80 is: 716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 852.48 = 520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/852.48 = 520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 852.48 × 520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 443,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,971.58/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.45

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