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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 615.51 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 615.51 and 259.56 is: 358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 615.51 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/615.51 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 615.51 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 159,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,761.78/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.18

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