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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.98, 1,504.40 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.98, 1,504.40 and 447.86 is: 671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.98 : 1,504.40 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.98/1,504.40 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.98x = 1,504.40 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.98x = 673,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,762.11/1,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.76

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