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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.43, 616.24 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.43, 616.24 and 280.69 is: 387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.43 : 616.24 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.43/616.24 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.43x = 616.24 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.43x = 172,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,972.41/446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.46

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