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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 616.56 and 260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 616.56 and 260.25 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 616.56 = 260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/616.56 = 260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 616.56 × 260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 160,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,459.74/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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