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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.60, 952.68 and 498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.60, 952.68 and 498.44 is: 747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.60 : 952.68 = 498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.60/952.68 = 498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.60x = 952.68 × 498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.60x = 474,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,853.82/635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.10

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