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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.77 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.77 and 447.48 is: 617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.77 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.77 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.77 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 372,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,647.92/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.99

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