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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 718.22 and 496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 718.22 and 496.52 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 718.22 = 496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/718.22 = 496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 718.22 × 496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 356,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,604.52/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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