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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.02, 1,502.43 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.02, 1,502.43 and 446.44 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.02 : 1,502.43 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.02/1,502.43 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.02x = 1,502.43 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.02x = 670,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,744.85/1,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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