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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.63, 2,402.44 and 447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.63, 2,402.44 and 447.38 is: 671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.63 : 2,402.44 = 447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.63/2,402.44 = 447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.63x = 2,402.44 × 447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.63x = 1,074,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,791.60/1,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.06

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