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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 616.23 and 278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 616.23 and 278.47 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 616.23 = 278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/616.23 = 278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 616.23 × 278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 171,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,601.57/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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