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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.53, 902.88 and 447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.53, 902.88 and 447.73 is: 670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.53 : 902.88 = 447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.53/902.88 = 447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.53x = 902.88 × 447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.53x = 404,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,246.46/602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.92

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