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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 615.67 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 615.67 and 259.59 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 615.67 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/615.67 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 615.67 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 159,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,817.40/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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