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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.97, 618.34 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.97, 618.34 and 282.33 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.97 : 618.34 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.97/618.34 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.97x = 618.34 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.97x = 174,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,575.93/447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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