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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 670.95 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 670.95 and 402.04 is: 602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 670.95 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/670.95 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 670.95 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 269,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,748.74/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.56

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