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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.90, 618 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.90, 618 and 282.12 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.90 : 618 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.90/618 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.90x = 618 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.90x = 174,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,350.16/447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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