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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.79, 635.72 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.79, 635.72 and 379.62 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.79 : 635.72 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.79/635.72 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.79x = 635.72 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.79x = 241,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,330.13/425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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