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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.99, 949.35 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.99, 949.35 and 508.43 is: 762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.99 : 949.35 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.99/949.35 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.99x = 949.35 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.99x = 482,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,672.67/632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.53

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