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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.07, 615.59 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.07, 615.59 and 259.58 is: 358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.07 : 615.59 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.07/615.59 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.07x = 615.59 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.07x = 159,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,790.48/446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.22

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