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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.17, 720.56 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.17, 720.56 and 498.22 is: 688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.17 : 720.56 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.17/720.56 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.17x = 720.56 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.17x = 358,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,996.85/521.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.83

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