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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.23, 945.36 and 508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.23, 945.36 and 508.73 is: 763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.23 : 945.36 = 508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.23/945.36 = 508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.23x = 945.36 × 508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.23x = 480,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,928.27/630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.11

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