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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.09, 682.29 and 488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.09, 682.29 and 488.75 is: 673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.09 : 682.29 = 488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.09/682.29 = 488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.09x = 682.29 × 488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.09x = 333,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,465.83/495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.55

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