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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 932.82 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 932.82 and 508.88 is: 761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 932.82 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/932.82 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 932.82 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 474,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,693.87/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.09

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