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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 869.28 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 869.28 and 602.16 is: 831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 869.28 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/869.28 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 869.28 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 523,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,445.64/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.06

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