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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.29, 616.10 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.29, 616.10 and 280.74 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.29 : 616.10 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.29/616.10 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.29x = 616.10 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.29x = 172,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,963.91/446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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