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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 717.71 and 496.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 717.71 and 496.15 is: 685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 717.71 = 496.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/717.71 = 496.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 717.71 × 496.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 356,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,087.54/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.97

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