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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 714.53 and 495.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 714.53 and 495.89 is: 683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 714.53 = 495.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/714.53 = 495.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 714.53 × 495.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 354,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,325.80/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.99

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