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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 853.65 and 578.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 853.65 and 578.10 is: 795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 853.65 = 578.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/853.65 = 578.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 853.65 × 578.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 493,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,495.07/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.93

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