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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 615.62 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 615.62 and 259.64 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 615.62 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/615.62 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 615.62 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 159,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,839.46/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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