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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.07, 615.66 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.07, 615.66 and 280.17 is: 386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.07 : 615.66 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.07/615.66 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.07x = 615.66 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.07x = 172,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,489.46/446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.69

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