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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 875.84 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 875.84 and 425.12 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 875.84 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/875.84 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 875.84 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 372,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,337.10/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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