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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.10, 870.08 and 425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.10, 870.08 and 425.85 is: 637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.10 : 870.08 = 425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.10/870.08 = 425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.10x = 870.08 × 425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.10x = 370,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,523.57/581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.62

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