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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.91, 720.39 and 495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.91, 720.39 and 495.79 is: 684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.91 : 720.39 = 495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.91/720.39 = 495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.91x = 720.39 × 495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.91x = 357,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,162.22/521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.34

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