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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 955.68 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 955.68 and 508.20 is: 761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 955.68 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/955.68 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 955.68 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 485,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,676.58/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.30

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