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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.04, 714.86 and 494.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.04, 714.86 and 494.09 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.04 : 714.86 = 494.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.04/714.86 = 494.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.04x = 714.86 × 494.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.04x = 353,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,199.13/517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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