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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.71, 616.35 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.71, 616.35 and 260.09 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.71 : 616.35 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.71/616.35 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.71x = 616.35 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.71x = 160,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,304.04/446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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