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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 615.18 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 615.18 and 259.36 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 615.18 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/615.18 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 615.18 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 159,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552.52/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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