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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 617.58 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 617.58 and 281.76 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 617.58 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/617.58 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 617.58 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 174,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,009.34/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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