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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.49, 615.53 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.49, 615.53 and 280.59 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.49 : 615.53 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.49/615.53 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.49x = 615.53 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.49x = 172,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,711.56/446.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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