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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.67, 615.16 and 259.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.67, 615.16 and 259.21 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.67 : 615.16 = 259.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.67/615.16 = 259.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.67x = 615.16 × 259.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.67x = 159,452.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,452.55/445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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