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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 617.37 and 281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 617.37 and 281.35 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 617.37 = 281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/617.37 = 281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 617.37 × 281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 173,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,696.61/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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