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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.62, 873.16 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.62, 873.16 and 425.50 is: 587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.62 : 873.16 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.62/873.16 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.62x = 873.16 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.62x = 371,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,529.58/632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.29

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