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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 615.54 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 615.54 and 280.38 is: 386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 615.54 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/615.54 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 615.54 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 172,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,585.11/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.77

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