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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 616.01 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 616.01 and 280.67 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 616.01 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/616.01 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 616.01 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 172,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,891.04/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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