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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.11, 616.84 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.11, 616.84 and 281.26 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.11 : 616.84 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.11/616.84 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.11x = 616.84 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.11x = 173,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,492.42/447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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