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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 615.87 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 615.87 and 280.47 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 615.87 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/615.87 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 615.87 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 172,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,733.06/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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