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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 716.31 and 495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 716.31 and 495.27 is: 683.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 716.31 = 495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/716.31 = 495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 716.31 × 495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 354,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,766.85/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.87

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