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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 710.41 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 710.41 and 499.32 is: 692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 710.41 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/710.41 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 710.41 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 354,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,721.92/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.65

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