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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.02, 931.05 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.02, 931.05 and 402.78 is: 602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.02 : 931.05 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.02/931.05 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.02x = 931.05 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.02x = 375,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,008.32/622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.89

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