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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 954.48 and 490.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 954.48 and 490.11 is: 734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 954.48 = 490.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/954.48 = 490.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 954.48 × 490.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 467,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,800.19/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.46

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