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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 617.81 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 617.81 and 281.99 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 617.81 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/617.81 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 617.81 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 174,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,216.38/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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