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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 615.24 and 279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 615.24 and 279.94 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 615.24 = 279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/615.24 = 279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 615.24 × 279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 172,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,230.29/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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