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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.06, 712.89 and 504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.06, 712.89 and 504.44 is: 694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.06 : 712.89 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.06/712.89 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.06x = 712.89 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.06x = 359,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,610.23/518.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.15

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