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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 877.54 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 877.54 and 425.18 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 877.54 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/877.54 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 877.54 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 373,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,112.46/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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