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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.72, 711.16 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.72, 711.16 and 496.26 is: 685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.72 : 711.16 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.72/711.16 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.72x = 711.16 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.72x = 352,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,920.26/514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.65

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