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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 615.11 and 280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 615.11 and 280.31 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 615.11 = 280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/615.11 = 280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 615.11 × 280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 172,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,417.01/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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