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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.46, 662.10 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.46, 662.10 and 259.12 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.46 : 662.10 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.46/662.10 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.46x = 662.10 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.46x = 171,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,563.35/441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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