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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.04, 854.58 and 602.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.04, 854.58 and 602.86 is: 829.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.04 : 854.58 = 602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.04/854.58 = 602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.04x = 854.58 × 602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.04x = 515,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,192.10/621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.56

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