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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 716 and 496.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 716 and 496.95 is: 686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 716 = 496.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/716 = 496.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 716 × 496.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 355,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,816.20/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.18

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