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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.88, 763.68 and 438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.88, 763.68 and 438.32 is: 657.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.88 : 763.68 = 438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.88/763.68 = 438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.88x = 763.68 × 438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.88x = 334,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,736.22/508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.79

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