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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 854.96 and 602.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 854.96 and 602.59 is: 830.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 854.96 = 602.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/854.96 = 602.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 854.96 × 602.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 515,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,189.72/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.48

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