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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.17, 900.41 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.17, 900.41 and 447.36 is: 670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.17 : 900.41 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.17/900.41 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.17x = 900.41 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.17x = 402,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,805.18/601.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.04

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