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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 616.23 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 616.23 and 281.04 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 616.23 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/616.23 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 616.23 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 173,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,185.28/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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