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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 615.96 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 615.96 and 280.32 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 615.96 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/615.96 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 615.96 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 172,665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,665.91/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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