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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 719.88 and 490.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 719.88 and 490.16 is: 677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 719.88 = 490.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/719.88 = 490.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 719.88 × 490.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 352,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,856.38/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.58

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