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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 669.78 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 669.78 and 402.02 is: 602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 669.78 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/669.78 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 669.78 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 269,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,264.96/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.27

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