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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 617.13 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 617.13 and 281.22 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 617.13 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/617.13 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 617.13 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 173,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,549.30/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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