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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 951.30 and 497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 951.30 and 497.40 is: 745.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 951.30 = 497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/951.30 = 497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 951.30 × 497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 473,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,176.62/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.04

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