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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.27, 902.49 and 447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.27, 902.49 and 447.47 is: 670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.27 : 902.49 = 447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.27/902.49 = 447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.27x = 902.49 × 447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.27x = 403,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,837.20/602.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.53

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