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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.94, 882.47 and 602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.94, 882.47 and 602.74 is: 831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.94 : 882.47 = 602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.94/882.47 = 602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.94x = 882.47 × 602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.94x = 531,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,894.75/639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.17

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