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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.92, 967.74 and 508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.92, 967.74 and 508.12 is: 762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.92 : 967.74 = 508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.92/967.74 = 508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.92x = 967.74 × 508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.92x = 491,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,728.05/644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.46

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