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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 953.37 and 505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 953.37 and 505.97 is: 759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 953.37 = 505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/953.37 = 505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 953.37 × 505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 482,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,376.62/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.07

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