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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 877.73 and 426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 877.73 and 426.68 is: 589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 877.73 = 426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/877.73 = 426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 877.73 × 426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 374,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,509.84/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.26

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