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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 950.87 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 950.87 and 498.38 is: 746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 950.87 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/950.87 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 950.87 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 473,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,891.08/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.21

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