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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.10, 707.39 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.10, 707.39 and 498.72 is: 686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.10 : 707.39 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.10/707.39 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.10x = 707.39 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.10x = 352,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,787.05/514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.23

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