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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 616.53 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 616.53 and 280.89 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 616.53 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/616.53 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 616.53 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 173,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,175.85/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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