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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 876.84 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 876.84 and 425.96 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 876.84 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/876.84 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 876.84 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 373,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,498.77/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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