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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 617.02 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 617.02 and 281.48 is: 388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 617.02 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/617.02 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 617.02 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 173,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,675.00/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.25

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