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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.34, 615.90 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.34, 615.90 and 280.44 is: 386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.34 : 615.90 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.34/615.90 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.34x = 615.90 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.34x = 172,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,723.00/446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.98

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