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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 902.84 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 902.84 and 447.93 is: 672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 902.84 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/902.84 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 902.84 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 404,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,409.44/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.11

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