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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.97, 951.93 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.97, 951.93 and 548.49 is: 820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.97 : 951.93 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.97/951.93 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.97x = 951.93 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.97x = 522,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,124.09/635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.99

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