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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 617.12 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 617.12 and 281.56 is: 388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 617.12 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/617.12 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 617.12 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 173,756.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,756.31/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.25

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