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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.10, 952.80 and 498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.10, 952.80 and 498.40 is: 746.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.10 : 952.80 = 498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.10/952.80 = 498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.10x = 952.80 × 498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.10x = 474,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,875.52/636.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.54

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