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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 903.49 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 903.49 and 447.53 is: 671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 903.49 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/903.49 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 903.49 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 404,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,333.24/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.69

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