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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.68, 956.52 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.68, 956.52 and 493.50 is: 740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.68 : 956.52 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.68/956.52 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.68x = 956.52 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.68x = 472,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,042.62/637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.25

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