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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 950.76 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 950.76 and 504.18 is: 754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 950.76 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/950.76 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 950.76 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 479,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,354.18/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.48

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