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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.75, 708.72 and 493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.75, 708.72 and 493.86 is: 681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.75 : 708.72 = 493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.75/708.72 = 493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.75x = 708.72 × 493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.75x = 350,007.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,007.45/513.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.28

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