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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 876.08 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 876.08 and 425.45 is: 586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 876.08 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/876.08 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 876.08 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 372,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,731.49/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.69

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