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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 615.98 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 615.98 and 278.19 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 615.98 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/615.98 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 615.98 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 171,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,361.44/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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