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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.53, 955.61 and 490.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.53, 955.61 and 490.78 is: 735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.53 : 955.61 = 490.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.53/955.61 = 490.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.53x = 955.61 × 490.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.53x = 468,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,994.28/637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.64

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