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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.35, 875.28 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.35, 875.28 and 424.83 is: 586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.35 : 875.28 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.35/875.28 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.35x = 875.28 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.35x = 371,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,845.20/634.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.18

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