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