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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.93, 764.66 and 422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.93, 764.66 and 422.89 is: 635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.93 : 764.66 = 422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.93/764.66 = 422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.93x = 764.66 × 422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.93x = 323,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,364.95/508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.38

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