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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.63, 615.02 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.63, 615.02 and 259.12 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.63 : 615.02 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.63/615.02 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.63x = 615.02 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.63x = 159,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,365.91/445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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