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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.59, 616.29 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.59, 616.29 and 260.08 is: 358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.59 : 616.29 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.59/616.29 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.59x = 616.29 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.59x = 160,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,284.70/446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.91

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