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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.68, 855.77 and 521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.68, 855.77 and 521.48 is: 719.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.68 : 855.77 = 521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.68/855.77 = 521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.68x = 855.77 × 521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.68x = 446,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,264.33/620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.00

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