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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.68, 662.70 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.68, 662.70 and 259.16 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.68 : 662.70 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.68/662.70 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.68x = 662.70 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.68x = 171,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,745.33/441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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