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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 616.36 and 280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 616.36 and 280.96 is: 387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 616.36 = 280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/616.36 = 280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 616.36 × 280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 173,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,172.51/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.62

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