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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 615.50 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 615.50 and 259.44 is: 358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 615.50 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/615.50 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 615.50 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 159,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,682.69/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.08

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