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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.21, 876.88 and 425.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.21, 876.88 and 425.69 is: 587.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.21 : 876.88 = 425.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.21/876.88 = 425.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.21x = 876.88 × 425.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.21x = 373,276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,276.09/635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.64

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