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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 900.72 and 448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 900.72 and 448.27 is: 671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 900.72 = 448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/900.72 = 448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 900.72 × 448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 403,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,763.50/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.12

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