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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.88, 617.93 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.88, 617.93 and 282.25 is: 389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.88 : 617.93 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.88/617.93 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.88x = 617.93 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.88x = 174,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,410.74/447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.41

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