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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 615.54 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 615.54 and 280.54 is: 386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 615.54 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/615.54 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 615.54 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 172,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,683.59/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.85

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