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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.27, 899.49 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.27, 899.49 and 445.47 is: 667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.27 : 899.49 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.27/899.49 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.27x = 899.49 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.27x = 400,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,695.81/600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.53

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