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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.32, 877.04 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.32, 877.04 and 425.60 is: 587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.32 : 877.04 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.32/877.04 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.32x = 877.04 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.32x = 373,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,268.22/635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.53

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