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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.86, 615.03 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.86, 615.03 and 259.32 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.86 : 615.03 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.86/615.03 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.86x = 615.03 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.86x = 159,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,489.58/445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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