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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.34, 875.32 and 424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.34, 875.32 and 424.75 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.34 : 875.32 = 424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.34/875.32 = 424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.34x = 875.32 × 424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.34x = 371,792.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,792.17/634.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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