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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 617.36 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 617.36 and 281.43 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 617.36 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/617.36 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 617.36 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 173,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,742.22/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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