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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.78 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.78 and 288.88 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.78 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.78 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.78 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 177,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,886.53/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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