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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 706.80 and 493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 706.80 and 493.76 is: 681.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 706.80 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/706.80 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 706.80 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 348,989.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,989.57/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.62

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