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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.21, 615.33 and 280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.21, 615.33 and 280.43 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.21 : 615.33 = 280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.21/615.33 = 280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.21x = 615.33 × 280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.21x = 172,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,556.22/446.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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