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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.85, 717.72 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.85, 717.72 and 495.74 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.85 : 717.72 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.85/717.72 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.85x = 717.72 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.85x = 355,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,802.51/520.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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