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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.77, 762.09 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.77, 762.09 and 421.90 is: 631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.77 : 762.09 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.77/762.09 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.77x = 762.09 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.77x = 321,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,525.77/508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.97

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