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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 616.59 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 616.59 and 281.26 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 616.59 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/616.59 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 616.59 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 173,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,422.10/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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