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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.74, 762.13 and 435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.74, 762.13 and 435.84 is: 652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.74 : 762.13 = 435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.74/762.13 = 435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.74x = 762.13 × 435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.74x = 332,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,166.74/508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.92

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