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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 615.98 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 615.98 and 280.35 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 615.98 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/615.98 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 615.98 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 172,689.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,689.99/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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