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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.24, 715.56 and 497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.24, 715.56 and 497.72 is: 687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.24 : 715.56 = 497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.24/715.56 = 497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.24x = 715.56 × 497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.24x = 356,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,148.52/518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.23

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