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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 945.66 and 508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 945.66 and 508.92 is: 762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 945.66 = 508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/945.66 = 508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 945.66 × 508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 481,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,265.29/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.32

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