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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.95, 902.02 and 447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.95, 902.02 and 447.15 is: 670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.95 : 902.02 = 447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.95/902.02 = 447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.95x = 902.02 × 447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.95x = 403,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,338.24/601.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.05

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