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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.04, 876.68 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.04, 876.68 and 425.36 is: 587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.04 : 876.68 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.04/876.68 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.04x = 876.68 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.04x = 372,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,904.60/635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.21

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