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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 622.28 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 622.28 and 402.57 is: 602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 622.28 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/622.28 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 622.28 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 250,512.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,512.27/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.87

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