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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 616.36 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 616.36 and 280.97 is: 387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 616.36 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/616.36 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 616.36 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 173,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,177.72/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.58

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