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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.63, 882.03 and 602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.63, 882.03 and 602.42 is: 830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.63 : 882.03 = 602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.63/882.03 = 602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.63x = 882.03 × 602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.63x = 531,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,352.51/639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.72

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