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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.56, 950.76 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.56, 950.76 and 504.96 is: 756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.56 : 950.76 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.56/950.76 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.56x = 950.76 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.56x = 480,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,095.77/634.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.58

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