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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 617.00 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 617.00 and 281.58 is: 388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 617.00 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/617.00 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 617.00 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 173,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,733.45/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.52

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