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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.54, 875.84 and 425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.54, 875.84 and 425.02 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.54 : 875.84 = 425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.54/875.84 = 425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.54x = 875.84 × 425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.54x = 372,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,249.52/634.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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