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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 955.44 and 498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 955.44 and 498.92 is: 748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 955.44 = 498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/955.44 = 498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 955.44 × 498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 476,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,688.12/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.31

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