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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 905.31 and 522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 905.31 and 522.09 is: 784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 905.31 = 522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/905.31 = 522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 905.31 × 522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 472,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,653.30/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.77

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