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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.58, 617.68 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.58, 617.68 and 281.73 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.58 : 617.68 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.58/617.68 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.58x = 617.68 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.58x = 174,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,018.99/447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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