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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.43, 950.79 and 504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.43, 950.79 and 504.03 is: 757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.43 : 950.79 = 504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.43/950.79 = 504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.43x = 950.79 × 504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.43x = 479,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,226.68/632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.75

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