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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.29, 900.45 and 447.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.29, 900.45 and 447.03 is: 669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.29 : 900.45 = 447.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.29/900.45 = 447.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.29x = 900.45 × 447.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.29x = 402,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,528.16/601.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.44

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