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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 935.15 and 508.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 935.15 and 508.21 is: 760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 935.15 = 508.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/935.15 = 508.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 935.15 × 508.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 475,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,247.70/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.71

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