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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,005.31 and 497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,005.31 and 497.99 is: 745.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,005.31 = 497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,005.31 = 497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,005.31 × 497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 500,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,634.33/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.96

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