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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.48, 832.20 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.48, 832.20 and 447.92 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.48 : 832.20 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.48/832.20 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.48x = 832.20 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.48x = 372,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,759.02/602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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