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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.07, 615.44 and 259.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.07, 615.44 and 259.57 is: 358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.07 : 615.44 = 259.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.07/615.44 = 259.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.07x = 615.44 × 259.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.07x = 159,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,749.76/446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.13

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