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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 758.76 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 758.76 and 436.64 is: 651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 758.76 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/758.76 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 758.76 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 331,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,304.97/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.76

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