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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.56, 944.76 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.56, 944.76 and 508.88 is: 762.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.56 : 944.76 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.56/944.76 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.56x = 944.76 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.56x = 480,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,769.47/630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.45

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