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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.10, 949.88 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.10, 949.88 and 504.32 is: 755.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.10 : 949.88 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.10/949.88 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.10x = 949.88 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.10x = 479,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,039.99/634.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.47

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