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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.91, 877.07 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.91, 877.07 and 426.03 is: 587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.91 : 877.07 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.91/877.07 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.91x = 877.07 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.91x = 373,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,656.00/635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.59

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