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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.15, 615.52 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.15, 615.52 and 280.37 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.15 : 615.52 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.15/615.52 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.15x = 615.52 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.15x = 172,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,573.34/446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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