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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.09, 903.68 and 447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.09, 903.68 and 447.65 is: 671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.09 : 903.68 = 447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.09/903.68 = 447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.09x = 903.68 × 447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.09x = 404,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,532.35/602.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.88

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