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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 887.02 and 622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 887.02 and 622.10 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 887.02 = 622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/887.02 = 622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 887.02 × 622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 551,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,815.14/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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