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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.83, 903.15 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.83, 903.15 and 447.93 is: 672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.83 : 903.15 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.83/903.15 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.83x = 903.15 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.83x = 404,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,547.98/601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.20

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