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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 933.48 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 933.48 and 521.46 is: 781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 933.48 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/933.48 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 933.48 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 486,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,772.48/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.14

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