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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 876.62 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 876.62 and 425.55 is: 587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 876.62 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/876.62 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 876.62 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 373,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,049.99/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.07

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