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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.76, 713.82 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.76, 713.82 and 492.46 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.76 : 713.82 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.76/713.82 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.76x = 713.82 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.76x = 351,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,527.80/516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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