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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 616.57 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 616.57 and 278.74 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 616.57 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/616.57 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 616.57 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 171,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,862.72/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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