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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 616.14 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 616.14 and 280.53 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 616.14 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/616.14 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 616.14 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 172,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,845.75/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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