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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.73, 615.07 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.73, 615.07 and 259.16 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.73 : 615.07 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.73/615.07 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.73x = 615.07 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.73x = 159,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,400.25/445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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