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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 876.24 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 876.24 and 425.36 is: 586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 876.24 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/876.24 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 876.24 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 372,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,717.45/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.48

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