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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.85, 953.78 and 491.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.85, 953.78 and 491.67 is: 737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.85 : 953.78 = 491.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.85/953.78 = 491.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.85x = 953.78 × 491.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.85x = 468,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,942.55/635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.51

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