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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 615.83 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 615.83 and 259.76 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 615.83 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/615.83 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 615.83 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 159,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,968.24/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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