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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 617.79 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 617.79 and 281.91 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 617.79 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/617.79 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 617.79 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 174,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,161.18/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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