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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 615.87 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 615.87 and 259.90 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 615.87 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/615.87 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 615.87 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 160,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,060.23/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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