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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.38, 617.30 and 281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.38, 617.30 and 281.47 is: 388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.38 : 617.30 = 281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.38/617.30 = 281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.38x = 617.30 × 281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.38x = 173,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,751.43/447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.38

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