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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.99, 872.42 and 425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.99, 872.42 and 425.11 is: 586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.99 : 872.42 = 425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.99/872.42 = 425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.99x = 872.42 × 425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.99x = 370,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,872.34/631.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.83

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