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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 943.64 and 508.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 943.64 and 508.13 is: 761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 943.64 = 508.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/943.64 = 508.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 943.64 × 508.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 479,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,489.25/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.32

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