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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 877.82 and 426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 877.82 and 426.28 is: 588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 877.82 = 426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/877.82 = 426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 877.82 × 426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 374,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,197.11/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.55

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