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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.60, 705.32 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.60, 705.32 and 497.22 is: 684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.60 : 705.32 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.60/705.32 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.60x = 705.32 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.60x = 350,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,702.71/512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.17

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