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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.66, 615.08 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.66, 615.08 and 280 is: 386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.66 : 615.08 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.66/615.08 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.66x = 615.08 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.66x = 172,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,222.40/445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.44

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