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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 877.44 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 877.44 and 426.06 is: 588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 877.44 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/877.44 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 877.44 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 373,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,842.09/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.19

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