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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 714.74 and 491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 714.74 and 491 is: 677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 714.74 = 491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/714.74 = 491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 714.74 × 491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 350,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,937.34/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.01

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