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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.13, 615.62 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.13, 615.62 and 259.49 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 615.62 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/615.62 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 615.62 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 159,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,742.86/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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