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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.06, 615.56 and 256.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.06, 615.56 and 256.98 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.06 : 615.56 = 256.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.06/615.56 = 256.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.06x = 615.56 × 256.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.06x = 158,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,185.32/446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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