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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 859.41 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 859.41 and 602.10 is: 831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 859.41 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/859.41 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 859.41 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 517,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,450.76/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.09

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