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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.71, 954.27 and 499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.71, 954.27 and 499.41 is: 750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.71 : 954.27 = 499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.71/954.27 = 499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.71x = 954.27 × 499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.71x = 476,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,571.98/634.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.85

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