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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.79, 616.60 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.79, 616.60 and 281.14 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.79 : 616.60 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.79/616.60 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.79x = 616.60 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.79x = 173,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,350.22/446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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