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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.80, 618.04 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.80, 618.04 and 282.08 is: 389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.80 : 618.04 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.80/618.04 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.80x = 618.04 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.80x = 174,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,336.72/447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.32

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