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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.30, 615.98 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.30, 615.98 and 280.40 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.30 : 615.98 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.30/615.98 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.30x = 615.98 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.30x = 172,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,720.79/446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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