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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.81, 951.35 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.81, 951.35 and 504.43 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.81 : 951.35 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.81/951.35 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.81x = 951.35 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.81x = 479,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,884.58/632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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