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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 858.15 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 858.15 and 528.84 is: 730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 858.15 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/858.15 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 858.15 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 453,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,824.05/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.65

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