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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 615.48 and 259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 615.48 and 259.45 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 615.48 = 259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/615.48 = 259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 615.48 × 259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 159,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,686.29/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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