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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.02, 953.34 and 498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.02, 953.34 and 498.52 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.02 : 953.34 = 498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.02/953.34 = 498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.02x = 953.34 × 498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.02x = 475,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,259.06/635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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