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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.07, 876.81 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.07, 876.81 and 425.52 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.07 : 876.81 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.07/876.81 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.07x = 876.81 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.07x = 373,100.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,100.19/635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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