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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.84, 872.32 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.84, 872.32 and 508.28 is: 700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.84 : 872.32 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.84/872.32 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.84x = 872.32 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.84x = 443,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,382.81/632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.62

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