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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 616.98 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 616.98 and 281.19 is: 388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 616.98 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/616.98 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 616.98 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 173,488.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,488.61/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.09

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