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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 617.94 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 617.94 and 281.96 is: 389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 617.94 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/617.94 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 617.94 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 174,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,234.36/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.09

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