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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 900.54 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 900.54 and 446.34 is: 667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 900.54 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/900.54 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 900.54 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 401,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,947.02/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.44

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