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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 877.44 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 877.44 and 425.76 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 877.44 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/877.44 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 877.44 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 373,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,578.85/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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