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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 616.08 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 616.08 and 278.67 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 616.08 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/616.08 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 616.08 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 171,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,683.01/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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