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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 710.42 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 710.42 and 497.22 is: 685.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 710.42 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/710.42 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 710.42 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 353,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,232.55/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.84

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