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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.06, 875.95 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.06, 875.95 and 425.14 is: 586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.06 : 875.95 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.06/875.95 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.06x = 875.95 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.06x = 372,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,398.13/635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.40

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