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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 616.28 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 616.28 and 260.19 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 616.28 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/616.28 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 616.28 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 160,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,350.57/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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