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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.07, 875.43 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.07, 875.43 and 424.52 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.07 : 875.43 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.07/875.43 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.07x = 875.43 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.07x = 371,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,633.17/634.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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