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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.13, 876.15 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.13, 876.15 and 425.07 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.13 : 876.15 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.13/876.15 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.13x = 876.15 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.13x = 372,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,425.08/635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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