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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 677.49 and 495.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 677.49 and 495.31 is: 675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 677.49 = 495.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/677.49 = 495.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 677.49 × 495.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 335,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,567.57/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.01

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