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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 953.24 and 513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 953.24 and 513.98 is: 770.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 953.24 = 513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/953.24 = 513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 953.24 × 513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 489,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,938.96/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.98

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