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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 617.48 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 617.48 and 281.70 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 617.48 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/617.48 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 617.48 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 173,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,942.71/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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