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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.87, 875.79 and 425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.87, 875.79 and 425.05 is: 586.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.87 : 875.79 = 425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.87/875.79 = 425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.87x = 875.79 × 425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.87x = 372,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,252.35/634.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.34

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