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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 616.41 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 616.41 and 260.15 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 616.41 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/616.41 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 616.41 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 160,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,355.98/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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