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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.74, 704.92 and 493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.74, 704.92 and 493.66 is: 681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.74 : 704.92 = 493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.74/704.92 = 493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.74x = 704.92 × 493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.74x = 347,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,990.81/510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.35

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