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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 617.09 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 617.09 and 281.44 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 617.09 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/617.09 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 617.09 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 173,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,672.40/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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