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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.70, 719.46 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.70, 719.46 and 514.96 is: 710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.70 : 719.46 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.70/719.46 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.70x = 719.46 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.70x = 370,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,493.12/521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.17

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