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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.03, 615.49 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.03, 615.49 and 259.51 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.03 : 615.49 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.03/615.49 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.03x = 615.49 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.03x = 159,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,725.81/446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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