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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 951.48 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 951.48 and 490.32 is: 734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 951.48 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/951.48 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 951.48 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 466,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,529.67/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.65

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