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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 957.32 and 493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 957.32 and 493.96 is: 741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 957.32 = 493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/957.32 = 493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 957.32 × 493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 472,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,877.79/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.23

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