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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 615.25 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 615.25 and 259.33 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 615.25 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/615.25 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 615.25 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 159,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552.78/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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