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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 615.20 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 615.20 and 280 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 615.20 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/615.20 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 615.20 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 172,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,256/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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