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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.66, 616.30 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.66, 616.30 and 281.08 is: 387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.66 : 616.30 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.66/616.30 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.66x = 616.30 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.66x = 173,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,229.60/446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.83

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