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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 717.46 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 717.46 and 495.96 is: 685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 717.46 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/717.46 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 717.46 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 355,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,827.53/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.73

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