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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 615.92 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 615.92 and 259.86 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 615.92 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/615.92 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 615.92 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 160,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,051.67/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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