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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 903.44 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 903.44 and 448.11 is: 671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 903.44 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/903.44 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 903.44 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 404,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,840.50/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.48

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