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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 615.59 and 280.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 615.59 and 280.15 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 615.59 = 280.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/615.59 = 280.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 615.59 × 280.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 172,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,457.54/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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