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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.13, 954.61 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.13, 954.61 and 498.26 is: 746.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.13 : 954.61 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.13/954.61 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.13x = 954.61 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.13x = 475,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,638.41/637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.53

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