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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.40, 1,504.32 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.40, 1,504.32 and 447.24 is: 671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.40 : 1,504.32 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.40/1,504.32 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.40x = 1,504.32 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.40x = 672,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,789.84/1,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.18

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