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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.51, 617.72 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.51, 617.72 and 282 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.51 : 617.72 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.51/617.72 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.51x = 617.72 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.51x = 174,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,195.63/447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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