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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.10, 933.48 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.10, 933.48 and 521.04 is: 780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.10 : 933.48 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.10/933.48 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.10x = 933.48 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.10x = 486,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,380.42/623.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.58

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