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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 617.73 and 281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 617.73 and 281.67 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 617.73 = 281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/617.73 = 281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 617.73 × 281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 173,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,996.01/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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