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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.11, 954.82 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.11, 954.82 and 499.77 is: 751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.11 : 954.82 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.11/954.82 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.11x = 954.82 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.11x = 477,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,191.02/635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.35

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