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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 616.11 and 280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 616.11 and 280.81 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 616.11 = 280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/616.11 = 280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 616.11 × 280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 173,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,009.85/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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