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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.66, 870.18 and 508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.66, 870.18 and 508.05 is: 698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.66 : 870.18 = 508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.66/870.18 = 508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.66x = 870.18 × 508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.66x = 442,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,094.95/632.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.79

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