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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.60 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.60 and 278.15 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.60 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.60 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.60 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 171,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,229.52/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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