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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 876.13 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 876.13 and 425.34 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 876.13 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/876.13 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 876.13 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 372,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,653.13/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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