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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 872.82 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 872.82 and 507.69 is: 700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 872.82 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/872.82 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 872.82 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 443,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,121.99/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.96

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