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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.73, 954.14 and 508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.73, 954.14 and 508.29 is: 762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.73 : 954.14 = 508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.73/954.14 = 508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.73x = 954.14 × 508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.73x = 484,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,977.28/635.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.87

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