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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.77, 616.64 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.77, 616.64 and 281.21 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.77 : 616.64 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.77/616.64 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.77x = 616.64 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.77x = 173,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,405.33/446.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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