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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.61, 616.03 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.61, 616.03 and 259.93 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.61 : 616.03 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.61/616.03 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.61x = 616.03 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.61x = 160,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,122.06/446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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